Frontispiece: The Waifs (Les Epaves) 1868

"Frontispiece: The Waifs (Les Epaves)" is an etching by Felicien Rops, created in 1868. The artwork depicts a skeletal figure surrounded by decaying, skeletal animal remains. The scene evokes a sense of decay and death, with a morbid and macabre imagery. It is a haunting example of the artistic style prevalent in late 19th-century Europe, often exploring themes of death and the fragility of life.